The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change
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A Thank You for Their HospitalityLawyer William Kunstler writes this thank you to Dr. and Mrs. King and discusses a few legal matters. |
Address by MLK at SCLC Ministers ConferenceDr. King addresses those in attendance at the Southern Christian Ministers Conference. He brings words of encouragement to those working diligently for social change in Mississippi. He speaks words of promise that things will change since the Supreme Court has ruled segregation unconstitutional and he gives examples of how things are slowly changing. However, he acknowledges that there is still much work to be done, especially in the South. Dr. King lists actions that must be at the top of everyone's list to be taken care of. |
American Foundation on Nonviolence Board MeetingHarry W. Wachtel reports the minutes of the American Foundation of Nonviolence Board Meeting held in New York City, New York. |
Around The World Pilgrimage ProposalMr. W Emerson Smith appoints Dr. King and Mr. Abernathy as leaders of a proposed pilgrimage around the world. Mr. Smith outlines the estimated costs and planned itinerary along with profits for the SCLC. |
Black Caucus of Eastern AirlinesThe Black Caucus of Eastern Airlines sponsored, Future Impact, a program to promote economic development for the company. The program also aids in enhancing the skills of the company's black employees. |
Black Power: The Politics of Liberation in AmericaStokely Carmichael and Dr. Charles Hamilton are in partnership with SNCC to promote the Black Power Movement. SNCC creates "freedom gifts" to provide the community with the expression of the "humanistic spirit" and goal of the movement. These freedom gifts range from posters, poetry, calendars, and more. |
Breadbasket and National Tea AgreeOperation Breadbasket teams up with the National Tea Company to improve employment and business opportunities for Negroes. |
Business Reply Envelope from Morehouse CollegeThis document is a postcard invitation to a breakfast at Morehouse College. Dr. King served as a member on the Morehouse Board of Trustees. |
Chicago Nonviolent Action ProposalSCLC's proposal for a nonviolent action campaign in Chicago identifies the city as the prototype for the northern urban race problem. The proposal includes a snapshot of the situation in Chicago, past approaches, SCLC?s philosophy of social change, a description of twelve different aspects of the problem of economic exploitation, and a plan and timetable for mobilizing forces. Objectives are stated for the federal, state, and local levels. SCLC proposes to work in collaboration with the Coordinating Council of Community Organizations. |
Conference on Strengthening the New PoliticsPaul Albert forwards this letter to all individuals invited to and interested in the Shoreham Conference, in which Liberals address the shortcomings of American politics. |
Conference on Strengthening the New PolitiicsThe Conference on Strengthening the New Politics was formed from a desire to have real constituencies who have control over their elected officials and a concern for local grassroots political development. It is the hope of this conference that the styles of liberalism and the Civil Rights Movement could come together to form a new elective politic. |
Confidential MemorandumThis handwritten document outlines plans for the SCLC's Direct Action program. The program will target Birmingham, Alabama, Montgomery, Alabama and Danville, Virginia. |
Constitution and By-Laws of the SCLC, Inc.The SCLC exhibits its rules and regulations for the stability of the organization in this Constitution and by-laws. SCLC's constitution addresses several organizational related factors including board responsibilities, meetings, membership and chapter development. |
Crusade for Citizenship MemorandumDr. King creates an outline that entails the purpose and goals for the Crusade for Citizenship. Dr. King will deliver this information in a mass meeting to clarify the aims of the SCLC's "crusade." The dual purpose for this sector of the SCLC is to increase the number of Negro voters and to liberate all Southerners. Dr. King further elaborates on the intricacies of the movement. |
Daily News: NAACP Anti-South Propaganda ArticleThe author writes about a secret meeting that was held at the NAACP's headquarters regarding race identification. |
Dr. Abernathy Selected for World Peace MissionThe Southern Christian Leadership Conference announces that Ralph D. Abernathy and his wife will embark on a world-wide mission for peace. Abernathy will serve as a delegate to the International Inter-religious Symposium on Peace. |
Gandhi Society for Human RightsThe Gandhi Society for Human Rights lists the names of individuals whom they would like to serve on the organization's Board of Directors in which Dr. King serves as the Honorary President. |
I've Been To The MountaintopDr. King delivers the "I've Been to the Mountaintop" speech at the Masonic Temple in Memphis, TN. |
Inter-Faith Mass MeetingThis program is for an Inter-Faith Mass Meeting that was co-sponsored by Mt. Zion Baptist Church and Zion Baptist Church. The meeting took place on June 11, 1967 and features Dr. King as the speaker. |
Interview of MLK to Appear in PLAYBOYOn behalf of Dr. King, Secretary Dora McDonald responds to Thomas A. Johnson of The New York Times. She goes on to say that Dr. King accepts the invitation for an interview, that would appear in an upcoming issue of PLAYBOY Magazine. |
Invitation from Harry Wachtel to the Members of the Research CommitteeHarry Watchel writes to the members of the research community to inivite theim to participate in a meeting called by Dr. King. |
Invitation from Mr. and Mrs. Ralph J. Bunche to Dr. and Mrs. MLKMr. and Mrs. Ralph J. Bunche invite Dr. and Mrs. King to an informal dinner in the Kew Gardens neighborhood of Queens, New York. |
Invitation from President Kennedy to MLKThe President of the United States invites Dr. King to attend a luncheon at the White House. |
Invitation from Robert S. Bilheimer to MLK to Attend a Consultation SeminarRobert S. Bilheimer, Associate General Secretary for the World Council of Churches, invites Dr. King to attend a consultation on Christian Practices and Desirable Action in Social Change and Race Relations. |
Invitation from the United Federation of Teachers to MLKThe United Federation of Teachers invite Dr. King to their annual Spring Conference Luncheon. At this particular event, civil rights activist Bayard Rustin will be honored with the John Dewey Award. |
L. A. Dotson Attempts to Speak with MLKL. A. Dotson has made several attempts to speak with Dr. King on a personal matter. Unfortunately, Dr. King has not responded. L. A. Dotson forwards contact information to Dr. King and has taken residence at the Regency Hyatt room 226. |
Laymen's Retreat LeagueThis letter from Thomas Gedeon serves as a response to a notion and tentative dates for a clergy retreat including Dr. King. |
Leaders' Itinerary for August 28 MarchThis document contains a detailed leaders' itinerary for the March on Washington for Freedom and Jobs. Throughout the day leaders will meet with government officials, including, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives John McCormack and President John F. Kennedy. |
Letter and Questionnaire from Ronald B. Lee to MLKRonald B. Lee, a student of American University, requests that Dr. King complete a questionnaire concerning the SCLC's involvement in the June White House Conference "To Fulfill These Rights." The questions include how the SCLC was informed of this meeting, the conference, contributions, and more. |
Letter from A. Phillip Randolph to MLKMr. Randolph addresses his concerns with current events that could potentially harm the Civil Rights Movement. His list of developments includes Malcolm X's promotion of rifle clubs, the use of propaganda tactics to separate white people from the Civil Rights Movement, the increasing totalitarian influence on protest groups in northern cities and demagogic leadership that creates confusion and frustration. Mr. Randolph requests a meeting to discuss how to address these issues. |